King Kamehameha III Elementary School vs Kula Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Kamehameha III Elementary School
Lahaina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Kula Elementary School
Kula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | King Kamehameha III Elementary School Lahaina, Hawaii | Kula Elementary School Kula, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 182 | #66 of 182 |
| National rank | #11941 of 50,301 | #14339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 333 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| city | Lahaina | Kula |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 65.7).
- •Kula Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Kula Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 52.9%).
- •King Kamehameha III Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.1).
- •Kula Elementary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 333.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Kamehameha III Elementary School better than Kula Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), King Kamehameha III Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King Kamehameha III Elementary School and Kula Elementary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Lahaina and Kula in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School: 333. Kula Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Kamehameha III Elementary School and Kula Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School is 54th of 182 and Kula Elementary School is 66th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).